An amenity set-up at The Oberoi Dubai, which opened in June 2013 in Dubai's Business Bay. An amenity set-up at The Oberoi Dubai, which opened in June 2013 in Dubai's Business Bay.

Meet the experts

Britta Hadler, sales director Middle East for ADA Cosmetics International.

Britta Hadler has more than 10 years of experience in the international hospitality industry. Prior to joining ADA, she held various sales and marketing positions in private and governmental sectors.

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Nicolas König, managing director, GFS Global General Trading LLC.

GFS has a creative and innovative approach with the aim of delivering products and services that will differentiate from the norm and ensures its place as one of the market leaders.

Lal TR, business development manager – Middle East Sysco Guest Supply.

With 12 years experience in the Middle East hotel and leisure industry, Lal TR brings a significant depth of understanding in terms of brand awareness and the requirements of high end properties.

Farah Aslam, managing director – Dimara International.

With more than 12 years of exposure to guest amenities that carry a global appeal, Farah Aslam is able to provide hotels with a brand/product that is in-line with their concepts.

Michele Sweeting, senior vice president, capital planning & procurement, Four Seasons

With more than 25 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, Michele guides a diverse team of more than 50 professionals and is responsible for Four Seasons’ global procurement services. Sweeting’s experience and strategic insight has developed Four Seasons’ CP&P team into the leading hotel procurement service provider it is today.

Jan Hellfritz, managing partner, Aliseo Germany

Hellfritz has an innate feeling for serviceable designs that combine technological innovations and cutting- edge aesthetics in developing products that embrace a new culture of hospitality.

Alana Crossan, business development, Truebell Marketing and Trading LLC —Groupe GM portfolio of brands

Originally from New Zealand, Crossan has become an expert in the field of hotel amenities and in-room requirements and is building her network of contacts internationally and regionally.

Victoria Lee, EMEA Business Manager at Concept Amenities

Victoria has worked for more than 10 years in the supply of guest amenities. Working for a global company for five of these years, she has worked with some of the largest hotel groups in the world.

Vinayak C Mahtani CEO, Unique Precise International

Unique Precise was established in 2005 with the vision to set up a one-stop solution company to tackle clients’ design, development and procurement needs.

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